Recognition at London in Bloom competition for green spaces of W3

Both Acton and Walpole Parks have won Gold in the Large Park of The Year category in the London in Bloom competition.

They were added bonuses after the borough was awarded the top prize for the third year for overall impact of horticulture and environmental management and community participation.

Litten Nature Reserve won gold in the Common of the Year category, and Southall Park won a Silver Gilt award in the Large Park of the Year category.

Councillor Bassam Mahfouz, Ealing Council’s cabinet member for transport, environment and leisure, said: “It’s great to receive more prestigious Gold awards for our parks and open spaces. A huge thank you to all the hard work of our park rangers and community volunteers who help keep our parks looking stunning. Gold standard parks and green spaces are one of the reasons Ealing is such a great place to live, work and play.”

The borough was awarded almost perfect marks for elements such as promoting sustainability, developing local heritage including natural heritage, its achievements in conservation and biodiversity and increasing community awareness and involvement in Bloom initiatives.

The London in Bloom judges said: “There is no doubt about the continuous development and enthusiasm in maintaining and developing the parks and greenspaces in Ealing with depreciated resources but also facing the challenges that the modern local authority faces.”

Ealing has also been awarded a record 18 green flags for its parks and open spaces this summer.

The prestigious 2016 Britain in Bloom Awards competition will be at the award ceremony in October.

10 October 2016